Taj Mahal on our own...or not...?
In Canada, about to head to the boat in an hr or so. We are currently trying to figure out if we should plan the trip to Taj Mahal on our own or we should do it with the program?! Hmm...we have agreed that we don't just want to do the "touristy" thing, but we are also a little skeptical about getting around in India, because it's not that it's dangerous but in terms of getting sick, even with the most minor diarrhea, is not something we want to experience in India for sure No joke! I'm not trying to feel sick there or any where else for that matter. Decision Decisions! We have time though, we go to 4 countries prior to India, which I'm totally looking forward too!!! Morocco, South Africa, Ghana and Mauritius :). Decision, we all make a ton of those on a daily bases, but some are just not as trivial and are way more important than deciding what to wear on a given day. All I know is that I want to meet people, learn from them and take that with me forever. There will be some self-sacrifice involved I know, hopefully the consequences will be minor. In India, I'm hoping I don't get sick, that's all. I'm super excited about getting there, despite what people say, and the warnings I read, I'm SUPER DUPER excited!
So, Canada has been nice, it's been chill. Maybe a little too chill, but nonetheless very relaxing. I haven't had much time to think about and reflect on what is coming. I guess I wont believe it until I am on that boat. All I know is that I'm excited. But I can't ignore the sadness I feel, for a piece of my heart has stayed in the states with the people I love. Lingering memories make me both smile as well as tear up a little. Nonetheless, I am grateful, simply grateful :).
I understand that this is part of life, we experience both-the good and the bad. The sad and the happy. The stability and the instability. The taking and the letting go. The latter is of course harder, but also that which definitely helps one grow. Helps one grow because it teaches you to appreciate the time spent, the people you treated and things you shared with others. It teaches you about caring despite the distance. Teaches you to cultivate relationships if they truly are meaningful. I am currently undergoing this process.
I'm content and it is because I am grateful. It's hard leaving the comfort zone, but it's necessary! Otherwise, how will you flourish as an individual, in character, mind and spirit? I'm looking forward to what's to come. Looking forward to coping with this process because I know I will learn a lot. Whatever happens, I have faith that it will be for the best. :)
So, Canada has been nice, it's been chill. Maybe a little too chill, but nonetheless very relaxing. I haven't had much time to think about and reflect on what is coming. I guess I wont believe it until I am on that boat. All I know is that I'm excited. But I can't ignore the sadness I feel, for a piece of my heart has stayed in the states with the people I love. Lingering memories make me both smile as well as tear up a little. Nonetheless, I am grateful, simply grateful :).
I understand that this is part of life, we experience both-the good and the bad. The sad and the happy. The stability and the instability. The taking and the letting go. The latter is of course harder, but also that which definitely helps one grow. Helps one grow because it teaches you to appreciate the time spent, the people you treated and things you shared with others. It teaches you about caring despite the distance. Teaches you to cultivate relationships if they truly are meaningful. I am currently undergoing this process.
I'm content and it is because I am grateful. It's hard leaving the comfort zone, but it's necessary! Otherwise, how will you flourish as an individual, in character, mind and spirit? I'm looking forward to what's to come. Looking forward to coping with this process because I know I will learn a lot. Whatever happens, I have faith that it will be for the best. :)
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ReplyDelete"It teaches you about caring despite the distance." Jenny, I'm so glad you understand this concept. I think that God has taught you how to have an unoffended heart. I fear that the distance between us may tear our friendship apart at times, but you are always so gracious to receive me as I am. Even in my most "unstable" states, you were one of the only people I could speak with honestly, especially who could encourage me and make me feel loved and cared for. You are such a great friend, to many people I'm sure... Whoever those people may be, many or even if few, they are all blessed to have you in their life, I'm sure. Because I know how much having you as a friend has blessed me, and I can say with sincerity that I thank God for you, Jenny! I will be praying for you that you have a safe journey and that God directs your path, and provides opportunities for you to be His instrument, as usual :).. I love you so much Jenny, even if our lives and responsibilities have grown as we are growing up. You are very special to me and I keep you in my heart. Continue to give God the glory, and to be unashamed of Him. Read your Bible. Stay faithful, and remember that He loved us first. ...I look forward to seeing you again, and sharing with you our new experiences... I'm learning so much I want to tell you about, and growing spiritually too! I will pray the same things for you! You are truly one of my best friends, and I hope I can be as great a friend to you as you are to me! :) I LOVE YOU!! <3 Lee-uhh :)
ReplyDeleteYou'll be fine =) enjoy your trip around the world...seriously....TRIP AROUND THE WORLD! Just remember that understanding other people, caring for others, and realizing how similar everyone is to each other is the best way to bring about a better world. Meeting others from a different realm of thought, culture, and perception will only help you understand your place in the world and the vast influence you have. Anyway, enjoy your trip.
ReplyDelete:) Thank you. Miss you all :)
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